Tank 1287211 — Dekalb, IL
Granted (not yet constructed)FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287211 — tank near Dekalb, Illinois. Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1287211 is a 56 m (185 ft) tank near Dekalb, DeKalb County, Illinois. Its registration status is granted (not yet constructed). It is registered to City of DeKalb, which holds 6 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1287211 |
| Unique system identifier | 2686639 |
| Status | Granted (not yet constructed) (G) |
| Structure type | Tank (TANK) |
| Date constructed | — |
| Registration issued | Apr 2, 2013 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 2012-AGL-11281-OE |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | NONE |
| Marking / lighting code | None (1) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Dekalb, IL · FRN 0002829323
Holds 6 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 900 W. Dresser Road
- City
- Dekalb
- State
- Illinois
- ZIP
- 60115
- County
- DeKalb County
- County FIPS
- 17037
- Coordinates
- 41.95403, -88.76897
Within ~40 km
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- Chana, IL · 1233686218 m
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- Elgin, IL · 1009079152 m
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How tall is structure 1287211 compared with others?
At 56 m, structure 1287211 is about 13% below the 65 m average across the 90 structures registered in DeKalb County. It is about 18% below the Illinois average of 69 m across 7,108 registrations. Among the 1,098 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TANK), the average overall height is 43 m, so this one is about 30% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 44 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 56 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 272 m, which puts the top of the structure 328 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1287211, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Dekalb in DeKalb County, Illinois, at coordinates 41.95403, -88.76897, with the site address filed as "900 W. Dresser Road". DeKalb County has 90 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 17th-largest count among the 102 Illinois counties with registrations, and 62 of them are marked constructed. Illinois as a whole has 7,108 registrations, the 6th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Chana, IL · 1233686, a structure at 218 m (canceled).
What does the status "Granted (not yet constructed)" mean?
Granted means the FCC has issued the registration, but the record does not yet carry the owner's notice that construction was completed. The FCC issued registration 1287211 on Apr 2, 2013. Nationally, 18,398 of the 197,703 registrations (9.3%) carry the granted (not yet constructed) status, including 447 in Illinois.
Who owns antenna structure 1287211?
The FCC record lists City of DeKalb of Dekalb, IL as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0002829323. Across the registry it holds 6 structure registrations, including 6 in Illinois. Its most common filed structure-type code is LTOWER (3 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 2012-AGL-11281-OE, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 1, is listed on the FCC registration form as "None".
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1287211?
Its registered overall height above ground is 56 m (185 ft), and 328 m (1,076 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1287211?
The registered owner is City of DeKalb, which holds 6 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1287211?
It is located near Dekalb, DeKalb County, Illinois at 900 W. Dresser Road (41.95403, -88.76897). Its status is granted (not yet constructed).
What type of structure is 1287211?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TANK, which decodes to "Tank". Antenna on a water tank or similar vessel. 1,098 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in DeKalb County, IL?
DeKalb County has 90 FCC-registered antenna structures, 62 of them constructed — the 17th-largest count among 102 counties in Illinois.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 6, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1287211, Dekalb, DeKalb County, Illinois”, https://towercensus.com/towers/illinois/dekalb-1287211 (data as of October 6, 2026).